American Girl's latest doll is from the 1970s (Detroit Free Press)
Parents have bristled over Barbie and her Dream House for half a century. Mention the word "Bratz," and they start frothing. And Mom and Dad are not alone. Overtly racy toys and media images concern psychologists and some toymakers too. us.rd.yahoo.com
Parents who worry about the message some toys send can face a doll dilemma (The Argus Leader)
Moms are hunting through toy aisles for more wholesome-looking dolls, concerned that the scantily clad Bratz dolls with their Party Palaces and Magic Make-up Studios are sending their daughters the wrong message about how they should dress and act. With their heavily made-up faces, short shorts and halter tops, Bratz are the No. 2 best-selling dolls in the country, just behind Barbie, but ... us.rd.yahoo.com
China on the mind at FAO Schwarz (CNN Money)
Sales are booming this year at FAO Schwarz, despite the fact that most of its toys are made in China, a country that's come under scrutiny for product safety. us.rd.yahoo.com